I researched prices and they are about the same. integra vs civic.

what is alike and not alike from the two platforms?

also i'm comparing newer model ones like 97-00

please help

-garrett

 

you standard civc will come with a single cam engine, and that is offered in two flavors, VTEC and Non-VTEC, VTEC of course if preferred. If you go with an Si, this will give you the B16 DOHC VTEC engine to start with. if i had a choice, i would go with the Si if i got a civic, purely because the b16 is a good platform to start out with and respond pretty well to turbocharging.

your standard integra will come with a DOHC Non-VTEC engine, even the base model RS. RS/LS/GS are all the same engine B18A1/B1 depending on the year, just different interior trims, and have the longest stroke of all integra motors,. which means better tq #'s mod-for-mod. The B18A1/B1 engines respond well to turbo charging, relatively low compression 9.2:1 makes it an excellent platform. The GS-R B18C1 is the step up from that, stock 170hp 129lb-ft DOHC VTEC engine. 9.8:1 c/r also makes this a magnificent platform for turbocharging. The B18C5 which comes in the Integra Type R is more for all motor applications, 195hp and 130lb-ft is still stout for a 1.8l engine, pretty much ready to whoop ass out of the box.

I know this thread isn't about turbo charging or all motor, but these are just examples of the versatility of each car. Personally i would go with a 97-00 Integra LS and boost it. There are other options tho, like you could get a gs-r swapped EK or EG hatch, throw a 75 shot on it with the proper fuel upgrades and you prolly touch 13's, or even turbo that!! just depends on what you want, honda's are very VERY versatile.

 

flip a coin

 

thanks a lot. I always liked the civic coupes for some reason though. I dont know where I am going to buy one. I went to autoway honda and see what they had. they give a warranty and everything but they are about 1500 or so more money than private sellers but with a private seller you always have the risk (espically with a honda I belive) of somebody that beat on the car or did something harmful

but I think i'm going to go with the coupe and work off of that

expect a bad ass suspension set up and very good handling car

 

I have a 99 Ls and I would take it over a civic any day. I love the handling and the general feel of the car. On top of that I'm in the process of making it Turbo. Either way you go civic/integra your list of possible mods are endless.

 

buy a hatchback with a swap and smoke weed

 

I personally and not because I own the Integra now would always chose the Integra first, I owned a Civic before did not like the way it handled mainly, plus there are 1452646445 of them in the area, the Integra has a better interior, has the fine exterior lines on the outside and handles like a champ!!!
I am switching out my current engine I have a stock 97 GS, I now own a B16 V Tech (from a 99 Civic) and a LS Motor so I havent decided which swap to go with yet either Im gonna be in the game

watch out boys here I come!!

~Michele~

 

I dissagree, private owners tend to take better care of their car. When buying from a dealer you usually cant get the TRUE history of the car only the carfax history.

Oh both are nice just drive em and see which one you like better.

 

whats the difference between the 97 integra gs motor and the ls motor.......................???????????????? they are the same motor
no difference at all

 

I am debating on the LS/Vtec conversion or possibly Boostin her and I never stated there was a diffrence just that I got one of each now.
my current motor has 148,000 miles on it and both the new engines I got, have less than 100,000

~Michele~